- Brand: Casa de plata
- Product Code: CSER-1055
- Availability: By Order
Apatite that exhibits chatoyancy, or a
cat's eye effect, is rare and highly sought-after. Cat's eyes are cut en
cabochon to bring out their desirable qualities. Chatoyancy is a rare optical
phenomenon existing only in a handful of different gem types. It is
distinguished by a unique light reflection that resembles the slit eye of a
cat.
The name 'iolite' originates from the Greek
word 'ios' meaning 'violet'. Iolite's strong pleochroism earned it the misleading
trade name of 'water-sapphire', a name now obsolete. From one direction, iolite
can appear sapphire-like blue and from another, it can appear as clear as
water. Furthermore, from the top view down, it can appear light golden or
honey-yellow in color. 'Dichroite' is another synonym for iolite in reference
to its pleochroic ability;
Description
Stone - Apatite , Iolite , Cubic Zirconia
Stone Size - 7X9, 6X9, 3X3 MM
Stone Shape - Free Shape, Round
Stone Color - Blue, White
Stone Cutting - Uncut
Item Type - Earrings
Item Weight - 17.88 Gms
SKU - CSER-1055